We offer emergency dentistry for kids in the Palo Alto area to resolve urgent issues because we know that dental emergencies can strike at any time.
While proactive care and planning can deal with most dental issues, sometimes emergencies in children strike unexpectedly. When this happens, you need reliable dental care — and fast! Dr. Michelle Haghpanah and the team at Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry in Palo Alto can help you with any kids’ dental emergencies, providing the necessary treatment to handle pain and protect your child’s teeth.
Dental emergencies are oral health issues that must be handled right away.
There are several reasons why someone might need emergency dental services. Some of the most common are severe toothaches and broken teeth. Delaying treatment for these problems could result in more extensive damage and prolonged pain.
Pediatric dental emergencies can occur at any time; they might result from a fall or other sudden injury. These emergencies can be scary for the children and parents, especially if there is bleeding around their teeth or they have a tooth knocked out.
Understanding common dental emergencies will help you know when to call for emergency care and when to visit an emergency room. Common pediatric dental emergencies include the following:
A broken jaw or severe bleeding from the mouth are reasons to take your child to the emergency room. However, discomfort from a toothache, extensive decay, or broken teeth is better treated in our dental office.
Most emergency rooms aren’t equipped to provide dental care and emergency room doctors are not trained in dental medicine. An emergency room doctor can stabilize a patient, control bleeding, and provide antibiotics, but it is best to see a trained pediatric dentist for children’s dental emergencies.
We all know that there are many traumatic events that can happen to kids’ teeth in the blink of an eye. Some of the following emergency dental issues can be addressed at Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry in Palo Alto:
Children with toothaches can be a challenging circumstance. Whether it’s pain from their incoming adult teeth or from some ailment, you need to understand the cause. When in doubt, it’s always a good reason to call for an appointment to find out what’s wrong. Teeth don’t hurt for no reason, and finding that reason as soon as possible can ensure you get the most effective treatment.
It’s not uncommon for kids to get a chipped tooth. These can typically be fully repaired if action is taken promptly. When an accident or other physical damage chips off a piece of your tooth, there are several options to restore the damaged piece, including tooth-colored composite filling material. If you have the broken-off piece, keep it, as there is a good chance it can be reapplied. For serious physical damage, a root canal or even a tooth extraction may be necessary.
Dental cavities are often detected during regular checkups but can become painful and sensitive if not found early. If you experience sudden discomfort, scheduling a filling promptly can resolve the issue and alleviate the pain.
In extreme cases, sometimes a tooth can become so damaged that extraction is the only viable option, whether through infection, decay, or physical damage. Dr. Michelle Haghpanah will ensure that every treatment option is considered and provide emergency extractions when needed.
The best way to prevent a dental emergency is to visit your dentist for routine exams and use a mouthguard to prevent dental injury while playing sports.
If your child is experiencing a dental emergency or serious symptoms, please call Little Bytes Pediatric Dentistry in Palo Alto immediately. We’ll get you in to see you as quickly as possible and provide insight on what can be done in the meantime.
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